The ANN ARBOR RAILROAD COMPANY
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Snapshot History: The Ann Arbor RR Co. - The "Annie" * Begun on September 24, 1895 as a comsolidation of several smaller companies, the Ann Arbor Railroad Company would soon be running the length and bredth of the State of Michigan with freight and passenger trains over its 294 miles of Railroad. In time, it would add freight car ferry service, much of which covered more miles on water than the railroad covered on land. * In 1925 it would become part of the Wabash although it continued to operate as a subsidiary for some years to come. * In 1973 the company went into forclosure; On April 1, 1976 Conrail took its operation over. In October of 1977 the Michigan Interstate Railway took over the line as Conrail only wanted to operate over its southern portion. Subsequently various operators leased the line, or portions of it. * While time and the tide of events has changed much, A Michigan company steped forth in October of 1988, The new Ann Arbor Railroad, and purchased the southern portion of the company from Toledo to Ann Arbor, Michigan. It continues to provide inter- connecting rail service to eleven major rail customers.
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Ann Arbor 4-6-0 #108
Image, Ann Arbor 4-6-0 Loco #108 Order No. AARC108I Photographer: Walter B. Redman Originally Ann Arbor 4-6-0 locomotive #49, this ten-wheeler is seen with its train in motion along the main line. Built by Baldwin in January of 1903 under builder's #21526, this 4-6-0 was typical for its day. Shopping Cart 8.5" by 11" Image, Price - $ 5.00 [Add To Cart] --------------------Ann Arbor 4-6-0 #121
Image, Ann Arbor 4-6-0 Loco #121 Order No. AARC121I Ann Arbor Railroad Company 4-6-0 locomotive #121 Is seen under steam at Toledo, Ohio, August 10, 1940. Like sister locomotive #108, it had 63" drivers and a bore and stroke of 19" X 26". Built by Baldwin in December of 1898 under builder's #22794. Shopping Cart 8.5" by 11" Image, Price - $ 5.00 [Add To Cart] -------------------Ann Arbor 4-6-0 #180
Image, Ann Arbor RR 2-8-2 Loco #180 Order No. AARC180I Image, Ann Arbor RR 2-8-2 Loco #180 - 11" X 17" Order No. AARC180NI Photographer: Walter B. Redman Ann Arbor RR Company 2-8-2 Loco #180 (Wabash #2480) sits on a cold winter's day ready for freight service. This K-6 class engine had a tractive effort of 59,104 lbs. and was the basic freight vworkhorse for the company. Shopping Cart 8.5" by 11" Image, Price - $ 5.00 [Add To Cart] 11" by 17" Image, Price - $8.50 [Add To Cart] --------------------Ann Arbor GP35 #387
Image, Ann Arbor EMD GP35 #387 works the main. Copyrighted, for reference only! The Ann Arbor in order to modernize its diesel fleet bought 10 new EMD GP35's in 1964. #385 to #394. The #387 shown here was one of them. -----------------Ann Arbor GP35 #388
Image, Ann Arbor EMD GP-35 diesel #388/Alco FA2 tucks Order No. AARC388I Photographer: John R. Smith A three-unit freight with Ann Arbor GP35 road diesel #388 sandwiched inbetween two other various units is captured. In 1964 the Ann Arbor had ten of these new GP35 units built (#385 to #394) to make the typical 294 mile trip. Shopping Cart 8.5" by 11" Image, Price - $ 5.00 [Add To Cart] -----------------Ann Arbor GP35 #389
Image, Ann Arbor EMD GP-35 diesel #389/Alco FA2 tucks Order No. AARC389I Photographer: John R. Smith Owasso, Michigan, January 1993: An Ann Arbor EMD GP35 road diesel is seen in the snow. These particular engines were built new but supplied with Type "B" Alco FA2 trucks previously turned in. Shopping Cart 8.5" by 11" Image, Price - $ 5.00 [Add To Cart] -----------------
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